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A variety of fragrance oils can be blended in the wax mixture to make scented and aromatherapy candles. Popular oils for candle making include the following:
Bergamot oil offers a refreshing and calming scent used to relieve stress, depression and insomnia.
Cinnamon oil is commonly used in holiday candles to emit a feeling of warmth and as a reminder of popular holiday sweets.
Citronella oil is often used in outdoor candles to repel mosquitoes and other insects.
Cypress oil is used to deodorize smells in the home and provide a calming and refreshing feeling.
Eucalyptus oil is used in aromatherapy to help with symptoms of the flu or a cold, drain sinuses and soothe the throat.
Ginger oil is used in candles to mimic scents that fill the home when making gingerbread cookies or other desserts using ginger as an ingredient.
Jasmine oil is used in aromatherapy to relax and calm the mind and as an aphrodisiac.
Lavender oil helps relax and calm the mind and body, and relieve depression, headaches and insomnia.
Lemon oil is used to deodorize rooms and also in aromatherapy to refresh, stimulate and energize the mind.
Lemongrass oil is sometimes combined in citronella candles as an insect repellent, but when used alone serves as an antidepressant.
Manuka oil is used as a relaxant.
Orange oil is sometimes combined with other "food" scents like ginger and cinnamon to make scented candles.
Rose oil is used to calm and relax the mind and serve as an antidepressant.
Rosewood oil offers a pleasant scent for relieving depression and fatigue.
Sandalwood oil is a popular candle scent that is used to calm and stimulate the senses.
Savory oil is inhaled for aphrodisiac benefits.
Vanilla oil is another "food" scent that is combined with other oils to make an aromatic candle.
Ylang Ylang oil is used for aphrodisiac benefits. - Once you have chosen the fragrance oil(s), melt the candle wax to a pourable consistency and add the fragrance using a dropper or teaspoon for accurate measurement. Thoroughly mix the fragrance oil in the wax mixture to blend the fragrance evenly through the wax. If the fragrance is not well blended, your candle may have pools of oil that can catch on fire. Finally, pour the wax into your desired mold and let it harden.
